Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi, a TikTok content moderator in Kenya, was found dead in her home after years of working under challenging conditions without substantial leave. Her colleagues held a vigil in her honor, shedding light on the oppressive atmosphere faced by content moderators in subcontracted roles, like low pay, poor mental health resources, and long hours. Reports suggest that Olubunmi's death is connected to these harsh working conditions, exacerbating calls for better treatment, as former content moderators continue to challenge unfair practices in legal suits against tech giants.
Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi's tragic death highlights urgent concerns over poor working conditions for content moderators in Kenya, particularly mental health support and fair pay.
Colleagues reported that Olubunmi had expressed extreme fatigue and a desperate longing to return home, which underscores the harsh reality many foreign workers face.
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